Develops the meanings of
words students can read and
spell across all steps in the
curriculum:
· Word meanings and multiple
meanings
· Latin and Greek roots, prefixes,
and suffixes that open the
window to the meanings of
more than 60% of English words
· Word relationships: antonyms,
synonyms, and homophones
· Structure for word knowledge;
attributes and origins
· Word forms
· Use of words in sentences
· Idioms and common
expressions
· Defining words in context
· Bloom's Taxonomy
words to facilitate
interpreting and
answering questions
· Vocabulary in writing
· Transition words
· Use of resources
such as a dictionary
and thesaurus
English
Language
Learners
Curriculum
Casualties
Language-Based
Learning Disabilities
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LANGUAGE! Focus on English Learning Overview
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W = What do you want to know?
L = What did you learn?
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N oun: something
made with form
and beauty
S ynonym: craft,
expertise,
technique
c onsidered beautiful
in different ways
a way to express
yourself
m eans different
things to different
people
Answers will vary.
W hat different
forms of art are
there?
What is sketching?
W hat is the history
of art?
F orms of art:
drawings, rock art,
painting, sculpture,
mural, graffiti,
collage, quilts,
drama, dancing
S ketching is
creating a rough
drawing without
lots of details.
A rt has existed
since prehistoric
times. It began
on cave walls
and rocks. It has
evolved into many
forms over time.
In Unit 14, Lesson 2, students use a graphic organizer to
record their knowledge about the target word for the unit.
Students learn to draw from multiple exposures to the word
from several reading selections to develop deep meaning.
In Step 3, students link meaning to words they can read and
spell. Students build vocabulary through reading.